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Avatar for SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
4.6(
84
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Serving Brookline, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. did an excellent job installing a driveway drainage system at my home. The quality of the materials was commendable, and Michael and the project team executed the work very effectively from start to finish. The team's clear expertise showed through. I highly recommend Sean Farrell Excavation Inc.!"
Basement dig out
Equipment ready
Typical sewer pipe installation ready for backfill
Foundation dig out - ready for forms and concrete pour.
Additional Photos

+3

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
4.3(
218
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Serving Brookline, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I reached out to the DeAngele Landscape & Construction Company to install a stone veneer and fire pit in my backyard. They charged reasonable prices for the services and completed them on time."
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Kitchen
Stainless Steel Sink
Single Side Burner
Stair

+12

Response time2 days
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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ENTECH-Environmental Technicians
4.8(
276
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Serving Brookline, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ENTECH did an oil tank removal for me which is a multi step process with the town and EPA and heavy equipment. It was buried in my front lawn with plantings all around it and oil left in the tank. In the middle, covid 19 shut down the procedure for two months. They handled all the paperwork and headaches. They couldn t have done a more professional job. They did a perfect job of staging the excavation so there was no damage to lawn and plantings. They handled all the delays, rescheduling, and paperwork. They kept their very fair price. I think ENTECH is probably the best contractor I ever hired."
 Tight area
 exposing the tank
 Concrete Driveway
 Breaking Ground
 getting ready to dig

+52

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for WS Builders Corp
WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Serving Brookline, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am 86 years old. Have never had a greater bunch of guys working in cold weather for 12 hours to finish my fence. Worked into the evening on a cold day under floodlights to wrap up the job as promised. Even took the time after a long hard day to clean up all debris. Exceptional bunch of guys. Will have them back again for any other projects around my home. I rated them 5 stars but only 4.5 stars showed in review. Should be 10 stars."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Bond-Tite Tank Service
Bond-Tite Tank Service
4.9(
49
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Serving Brookline, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brian and Ross came to remove an old oil tank that has been in my basement for at least 60 years. They were great guys and were fast, efficient, and did great work. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing an oil tank removal."
275Gal Replacement
Roth Tank Upgrade
The Oil Tank Professionals!
Got Tanks?
18May2021

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for StoneWall Landscapes
StoneWall Landscapes
4.8(
86
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Serving Brookline, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jerry worked with me to design and install front and backyard gardens with a beautiful stone patio and stone paths. His work is excellent and he knows his materials. He checked in with me along the way about decisions that needed to be made, even though that part was a bit stressful. I also appreciated his team because they were friendly and worked well together (and strong to deal with super rocky soil). We love walking the gardens several times a day and neighbors often stop to admire the beauty of the flowers and trees. We highly recommend Stonewall Pro."
Seat Bench & Firepit
Masonry Construction
patio
Masonry Construction
Natural Stone  Patio with Enclosed BBQ Grill

+70

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC
4.9(
8
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Serving Brookline, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Blue Costa Landscape & Construction, LLC installed a concete border around a storage area and build a draining system in the backyard. We had an idea of what we wanted, but they had some good recommendations which significantly enhanced the overall project we had in mind."
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Patio and Walkways

+6

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Pagano Landscape & Paving
Pagano Landscape & Paving
5.0(
8
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Serving Brookline, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Jessie was great to work with, he was very punctual, professional and built a hot tub pad for me. We had to excavate, put some drainage in and remove 2 tree stumps.. and then he made a walkway… I would definitely use Jessie again"
Boston common,Authur Feildler foot bridge,Esplande landscape reconstruction project
Antique 1840s reclaim Granite wall
Underground Parking garage Midtown motel Huntington ave Boston
Lot clearing,Stump Excavation,Grading,Electrical/utilities trenching
Antique Granite/fieldstone wall granite curbing installation

+344

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Coulstring construction Inc
Coulstring construction Inc
5.0(
3
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Serving Brookline, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cameron showed up right on time, measured and marked off the site and went to work. Excavated the site, spread and leveled 5 yards of 3/4? stone. The Reeds Ferry foreman complimented Cameron?s work. I have more work to do and Cam and his excavator can do the heavy lifting. Highly recommend Cameron."
Excavation Site
Driveway and yard grading
Driveway and yard grading
Driveway and yard grading
Driveway and yard grading

+9

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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